Difference between revisions of "Electro-flare"
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To use it, a soldier only has to throw it to its destination, and the flare automatically activates once it lands. | To use it, a soldier only has to throw it to its destination, and the flare automatically activates once it lands. | ||
| − | == Vital Statistics | + | == Vital Statistics == |
== Hints and Tips == | == Hints and Tips == | ||
Incendiary munitions and flares should be brought along on any night mission. Incendiary ammo provides a limited light source that can be deployed offensively and anywhere in the field as long as there's a clear path. Especially effective in wilderness missions. The electro flares provide long lasting redeployable, recoverable and non-lethal lighting solutions. This makes them ideal for urban conditions. | Incendiary munitions and flares should be brought along on any night mission. Incendiary ammo provides a limited light source that can be deployed offensively and anywhere in the field as long as there's a clear path. Especially effective in wilderness missions. The electro flares provide long lasting redeployable, recoverable and non-lethal lighting solutions. This makes them ideal for urban conditions. | ||
Revision as of 11:05, 30 April 2005
General Information
The X-Com electro-flare is a light grenade that provides stable illumination under any low light conditions.
Unlike conventional phosphor flares, the electro flare is not chemical, but rather electronic, as its name suggests. The electronics are encased in a light but durable shell that, while it won't survive the shockwave of an explosion, will protect the delicate circuitry from being damaged when thrown against hard surfaces.
The batteries used in the flares provide many hours of continuous illumination, making it a viable strategy for X-COM field personnel to retrieve and re-deploy the flares as many times as necessary.
To use it, a soldier only has to throw it to its destination, and the flare automatically activates once it lands.
Vital Statistics
Hints and Tips
Incendiary munitions and flares should be brought along on any night mission. Incendiary ammo provides a limited light source that can be deployed offensively and anywhere in the field as long as there's a clear path. Especially effective in wilderness missions. The electro flares provide long lasting redeployable, recoverable and non-lethal lighting solutions. This makes them ideal for urban conditions.